THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

The Amazon Rainforest, also called the ‘Lungs of the Planet’, produces more than 20% of Earth's oxygen. Incredible! The Amazon Rainforest is an extraordinary and enigmatic place. To underline how important this tropical rainforest is and how crucial is to stop its deforestation and other harmful activities, here are some interesting facts:

More than half of the world's species of plants, animals and insects live in the Amazon Rainforest.

There are around 3000 edible types of fruits, half of these are known to be consumed by natives and only 200 are cultivated for use today. 90% of Amazon Rainforest plants used by natives have not been studied by modern science.